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80 Girls in S.T.E.A.M. Scholars Visit LA County Public Works
Bunche, Dickison, Kennedy, Longfellow, Rosecrans, and Tibby students had immersive STEAM experience.
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CUSD Expands Family Literacy Through Latino Family Literacy Project
Dickison, Foster, McKinley, McNair and Roosevelt Implementing Program
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400 CUSD Scholars Attend Sloane Stephens Foundation Tennis and Soccer Play Day
Bunche, Dickison, Emerson, Jefferson, Longfellow, McKinley, and Tibby Students Enjoy Sports Fun
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Back to School Night Brings Families Together Across CUSD
Parents Welcomed at 21 Elementary Schools as District Celebrates Strong Test Score Gains
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Dickison’s Roxana Vargas Named CUSD Teacher of the Year
She’s Taught 23 Years in Compton Unified Schools – 26 Total
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NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires 600 CUSD Scholars
U.S. Navy Captain Teaches Students about Space Travel, Astronaut Training, and More
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Dickison Scholars Tour UCLA
Dickison's Dual Immersion 5th and 6th Graders
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Dual Immersion
Our Mission
Dickison Elementary will provide a safe and positive environment for a community of learners that are inspired, engaged and achieving in order to become responsible and well-rounded citizens.
ESPORTS
CUSD’s award-winning Esports program prepares students for 21st century jobs.
TECHNOLOGY
CUSD provides award-winning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at all school sites.
ARTS
Arts education is key to developing critical thinking, fostering creativity, and improving academic achievement.
COLLEGE AND CAREER
CUSD ensures students are prepared academically and financially for college and have completed the required A-G courses.
STEAMFEST
CUSD's annual STEAM festival where students from all schools present their STEAM projects, drawing 8,000+ community members.
ACADEMICS
Our district has undergone incredible academic transformation marked by a 90+ percent graduation rate.
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Davis scholars proudly represented their school and community at the International Society for Technology in Education 2026 Conference. Selected to present at two prestigious conference events, the six Davis Tech Team scholars who work with their teacher Mr. Gonzalez, demonstrated the power of innovation, collaboration, and student-centered learning on an international stage.
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Hard work, perseverance, and a passion for learning have paved the way for Krystie Ramirez as she begins an exciting new chapter. The Centennial High School Class of 2026 graduate will attend the University of California, Merced this fall, where she plans to major in Biochemistry.
#ELEVATE- We Believe In Our Scholars
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Carver Elementary School proudly recognized student achievement during its Black and White Award Ceremony, honoring scholars in grades 4–8 for their outstanding performance on the SBAC 2025 state exam.
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Compton Unified School District (CUSD) has recorded remarkable achievements on the most recent administration of the California Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC), surpassing previous benchmarks in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. This year’s preliminary results demonstrate a significant 8-point increase in ELA and a 6.4-point increase in Mathematics.
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Scholars from Compton Unified School District (CUSD) showcased their STEM excellence at the Aerial Drone Competition in San Diego last week, bringing home multiple championship titles. Sixteen teams representing nine schools demonstrated their skills in coding, teamwork, and drone navigation.
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Compton Unified School District (CUSD) is proud to announce a groundbreaking multi-year relationship with The Juilliard School that celebrates and furthers CUSD's work in strengthening student pathways for artistic exploration and subject-specific professional development for teachers.
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Compton Unified School District welcomed more than 7,000 scholars, families, partners, and community members to Compton College for the amazing 6th Annual STEAMFest: Surf’s Up! Waves of Innovation on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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Across the Compton Unified School District, students, teachers, and families came together this week to celebrate Halloween with creativity, joy, and school pride. From costume parades to classroom celebrations, campuses throughout the district were filled with laughter, colorful outfits, and a sense of community that made the day truly special.